Overallocation
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Excess allocation uncountable
"The carbon-trading pact “has struggled with credibility from Day 1, given the starting overallocation of emissions allowances,” Alex Rau, of the carbon-trading firm Climate Wedge, said in an e-mail message."
Example
More examples"The carbon-trading pact “has struggled with credibility from Day 1, given the starting overallocation of emissions allowances,” Alex Rau, of the carbon-trading firm Climate Wedge, said in an e-mail message."
Etymology
From over- + allocation.